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Source: Peoples'Friendship University of Russia
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The final stages of the All-Russian School Olympiad in Chinese and Italian took place at RUDN University from March 22 to 27. 149 students from 37 regions of the country participated in the Italian language finals. Following the competition rounds, 12 students emerged victorious, and 57 were runners-up. 267 students from 65 regions of Russia competed in the Chinese language finals. 21 students emerged victorious, and 100 were runners-up.
The best results were shown by students from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Moscow, Kaluga, Tver, Sverdlovsk, Ryazan, Ivanovo, Irkutsk, Murmansk regions, as well as from the Republic of Bashkortostan and the Republic of Buryatia.
Tests and public speaking skills
In the written round, participants completed a written creative assignment, a vocabulary and grammar test, listening, reading, and writing exercises, and also demonstrated their knowledge of linguistics and regional studies. In the oral round, they demonstrated their speaking skills, including their ability to spontaneously interact with others in groups, their communicative readiness, and their public speaking skills.
The closing ceremony was attended by Sergey Vladimirovich Pepeliaev, Head of the Regulatory and Methodological Department of the Lednev Institute of Teaching Content and Methods; Li Yanyi and Zhang Zongnan, Third Secretaries of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Russian Federation; Anastasia Vadimovna Frantsuzova, Director of Partnership Development at China Campus Network and Head of the CCN Specialized Classes project; and Yulia Nikolaevna Ebzeeva, First Vice-Rector and Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs at RUDN University.
"Dear finalists of the All-Russian School Olympiad! Life sometimes presents unexpected twists, and what seems like an obstacle can become a stepping stone to something greater. Think about it: what if you were standing on this stage right now? Perhaps a new door is opening for you—the very one that would have remained closed if you were anywhere else at this moment. Time will put everything in its place, and one day you will understand why everything happened the way it did. Trust life—there are no random events. A special thank you to parents, chaperones, and coaches: your support is the foundation on which victories are built and strong-willed individuals grow," said Yulia Ebzeeva.
Impressions of the winners and prize-winners
"I often think about my future profession, and I'm sure it will be related to languages. I'd like to choose a field where I can apply my knowledge of Italian and Russian, communicate with people from different countries, and participate in international projects. I believe that knowing languages isn't just a profession, but also an opportunity to make the world a better place, to help people understand each other and find common ground despite differences," said Anna Tagliaferri, winner of the 2026 All-Russian School Olympiad in Italian.
"The fifth and final round—and the first overall winner! I was absolutely trembling when I saw the results: the scoring format changed significantly this year, with fractional numbers being introduced. It was nerve-wracking, but now I'm incredibly happy. I wish all future participants good luck. Everything will definitely work out!" shared Liu Xinran, overall winner of the 2026 All-Russian School Olympiad in Chinese.
The competition finalists were given a tour of the Victory Museum and various master classes, including one on working in a simultaneous translation booth.
About the All-Russian School Olympiad
Every year, approximately 7 million students from all regions of Russia participate in the All-Russian School Olympiad. It consists of four stages: school, municipal, regional, and final. Olympiad winners and runners-up, valid for four years, qualify for admission to RUDN University without entrance examinations. Winners and runners-up of the All-Russian School Olympiad also receive a scholarship of up to 25,000 rubles from RUDN University, free tuition in the "Translator" program, a dormitory place for the entire duration of their studies, and original RUDN University merchandise. Ozon was the official partner of the Olympiad this year, presenting scholarship certificates to the 11th-grade winners. The scholarship program provides monthly payments of 15,000 rubles from October 2026 to July 2027.
Sberbank also presented the winners with smart night lights. China Campus Network, in turn, provided certificates for scholarships to study in CCN's specialized classes for the runners-up, winners, and overall winners among students in grades 8–10. Each participant will receive a 25% discount on tuition, and based on the results of the admissions interview, the grant amount may be increased to 50% or cover 100% of the tuition.
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